Updated Guidance from DEFRA Covering Horse Transport December 2020
What do you need to consider before arranging transport for your equine? Be aware of updated DEFRA Livestock and Horse Transport Regulations. Local Horse Help has an array of Horse Transporters listing their services with us so that owners can find service providers in their locality or that operate nationally across the UK. If you […]
Equine Digital Pulses – How to find them (with photos)
We shared a post on our Facebook page which was shared widely and so here are details again if you missed them. Many thanks www.ironfreehoof.com for creating this content. All information is directly copied from their page without amendment. Equine Digital Pulses Hoof Anatomy and Leg Structure Checking equine digital pulses is an important horse management […]
Spring Laminitis Alert
We’re repeating good advice published by Nantwich Equine Vets last spring. Spring is here and so is the grass!!! Remember the laminitis risks… strip grazing with electric fencing is a great idea…. but take rugs into consideration with this idea ; ) (E.J. Westwood. On behalf of NVG).
Being Claudia Howard..
Equine Physiotherapist and BHS Qualified Instructor @ Howards Hooves and Hounds At a year old, I was put on a donkey at Hampstead Heath for a photo and it was there that my obsession with horses began. As soon as I was able, I started helping out at my local riding school and learning to […]
Communicating with the Local Horse Help Community
Could you be communicating more effectively? Local Horse Help has a growing community of equine owning and riding individuals. If you are an equine based business these could be your target audience. Visitor numbers to the Local Horse Help website are increasing steadily each month. As our information resources grow, more people find and use […]
Get a Flying Start to the Year
What’s the best strategy for getting your new year off to a flying start? Many of us like a list – things to do or milestones to achieve.. Here’s a list to get you thinking about yours: Decide on one thing you absolutely want to achieve. Write it down. Tell people so they can encourage […]
Top Tips for a Safe Fireworks Season
There is a lot of great advice around to help you manage the firework season safely. Here are our top tips: Stable your horse if possible. Keep the yard securely closed in case any horses get loose. Have constant background noise that the horse is used to running all through the night: music, radio, an […]
Pumpkin Perfection for Ponies
We’ve found some great ideas to treat your herd this halloween – thanks to lighthoof.com 3 PUMPKIN HORSE TREAT RECIPES THAT YOUR HORSE WILL LOVE With all the tasty pumpkin treats for people at this time of year (#PSL!!!), I find myself asking if there is a way for my horses to enjoy this scrumptious […]
Local Horse Help – New UK Wide Equine Directory Gathering Momentum
Thank you to all of the professionals in my network working in equine related services who have responded to my appeal to join the Local Horse Help online directory. We have added business from all corners of the UK to the directory this year and as we grow our profile builds and we climb up the search […]
6 things you need to know about the new Central Equine Database
Horse passports have been around for a long time but now there is a single database holding all information centrally and there are new regulations for all equine owners to be aware of: The new Central Equine Database regulations come into force on 1st October 2018. Fines can be imposed for owning a horse that […]